The 11 Best Outdoor Rugs for Patios, Porches, and Decks

Here’s a good article on outdoor rugs by Kat de Naoum for Better Homes & Gardens. You might think of rugs as an indoor item, but outdoor rugs add a dash of style to your porch, patio, or deck while protecting flooring from dirty shoes, lawn debris, and pet...

TOP 4 LANDSCAPING TIPS FOR THE EVER-CHANGING NEW ENGLAND CLIMATE

Here’s a good article on landscaping tips for New England by Judith Lipson-Rubin for Moodscapes LLC. Creating vivacious landscape designs can be challenging, given New England’s intense four seasons. Massachusetts weather ranges from bitterly cold nights in the...

GROWING CHERRIES

Here’s a good article on growing cherries by Catherine Boeckmann for the Farmer’s Almanac. PLANTING, GROWING, AND HARVESTING CHERRIES Cherry trees are a sight to behold in the spring, when they’re covered in white or pink blossoms. After that, they produce...

Why Your Pandemic Garden Wasn’t Just A Panic Hobby

Here’s a good article on gardening during a pandemic by Julia Kelly for Better Homes & Gardens. There’s something grounding and hopeful about growing plants. If you started a “pandemic garden” as COVID-19 spread around the globe in 2020,...

GROWING TULIPS

Here’s a good article on tips for growing tulips by Catherine Boeckmann for The Farmer’s Almanac. HOW TO PLANT, GROW, AND CARE FOR TULIPS Long live the tulip! This brightly colored jewel brightens our days in early spring. We truly look forward to seeing...